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Cayman Immigration: Section 64 Update
In a press release dated 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration announced: ”The Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 introduces updated rules for work permit holders changing jobs, effective 1 May 2026. Work permit holders Read more +
HSM Tribute to Oscar DaCosta
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of our much‑loved colleague and friend, Oscar DaCosta, who died this weekend past following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Oscar obtained an LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of Read more +
The ‘X Trusts’ Case – The Privy Council Confirms Protectors May Have a Substantive Fiduciary Role
On 19 March 2026, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its judgment in A and Ors (Appellants) v C and others (Respondents) [2026] UKPC 11, overturning the Bermuda Court of Appeal and holding that the protectors of the Read more +
Cayman Immigration Law Changes Will Take Effect on 1 May 2026
On Friday, 27 March 2026, the Government announced that the “Immigration Law changes will take effect on Friday, 1 May 2026”. It appears that the Act which was passed in December 2025 and amended, prior to coming into force on Read more +
Students gain legal experience over summer with HSM
The HSM Group is opening its doors over the summer to four talented students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC). Keanuanna Melwood, Gabriel Morla, Tianna Ramgeet and Tagh-Jay Wilson, who have joined HSM’s summer internship programme for a unique learning experience.
Each of the interns will be gaining experience in areas such as Intellectual Property, Debt Collection and Immigration. Attorneys Sophie Davies, Sarah Alison and Alastair David will oversee the students while at the firm.
HSM has worked with the CIFEC progamme since 2012 and six CIFEC graduates currently form part of our staff of fifty plus. The firm’s continued involvement in the CIFEC programme forms part of our commitment to the local community, as we continue to provide opportunities for young Caymanians to access the legal industry.
Managing Partner Huw Moses notes: “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to train the CIFEC Students, especially the students who may be interested in pursuing a career in law. We appreciate sharing our expertise with the students who work with us over the summer.”
Students gain legal experience over summer with HSM
Photo Caption – L- R: Gabriel Morla, Keanuanna Melwood, Huw St. J Moses OBE, Tianna Ramgeet and Tagh-Jay Wilson.